General Overview of Important Dates


For detailed information about priority dates / deadlines, please refer to the specific type of aid.

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Federal/State

  • The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed each year. The priority date to apply for federal financial aid is March 1. Completing the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 is strongly encouraged.
  • Funding for the Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Student Loan Programs are not impacted by the priority date.
  • Due to limited funding for campus-based programs (e.g., Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, and Perkins Loan), awards are given until funds are depleted.
  • The Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) awards the state grant on a first-come, first-served basis (awards are given until funds are depleted). Completing the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 is strongly encouraged.


Scholarships